Cavs, Warriors once again favored to contest Finals
(Reuters) – NBA teams will open a new season this week with optimism abound but it may be false hope for all but the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors who look headed for a third consecutive title clash.
Winning French Open was blessing and curse, says Muguruza
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Garbine Muguruza doubted whether she would ever win again after lifting her first grand slam title in Paris this year.
Malaysia mulls scrapping Formula One race amid falling ticket sales, viewership
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia is considering halting the annual Formula One Grand Prix race after its contract ends in 2018 due to declining ticket sales and TV viewership.
Prince Ali says FIFA needs to speed up reforms
AMMAN (Reuters) – Former FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan is concerned about the pace of reform in world soccer’s governing body and says new president Gianni Infantino has “no time to lose” in bringing transparency to th…
Cubs to meet Indians in World Series
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs dispatched the Los Angeles Dodgers with power and pitching on Saturday to win the National League pennant and reach their first World Series in 71 years.
Korea women’s tour out to prove there’s no place like home
SEOUL (Reuters) – The road to U.S. LPGA Tour riches is one well traveled by South Korean golfers but the domestic KLPGA circuit is looking to stem the annual exodus by boosting prize money and world ranking points on its increasingly lucrative schedule…
Ecclestone stands up for McLaren boss Dennis
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Formula One’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has spoken out in support of Ron Dennis amid continuing speculation that shareholders are seeking to replace the McLaren boss.
Self-belief pays off for Jets QB Fitzpatrick
(Reuters) – New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick says he never lost faith in himself, even when it seemed the whole organization had given up on him.
PGA Tour adds South Korea tournament to calendar
SEOUL (Reuters) – The U.S. PGA Tour announced on Monday it will add a new event in South Korea, the $9.25 million CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges, to its tournament schedule from next year.
Hamilton cuts Rosberg’s F1 lead with 50th win
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 50th Formula One victory on Sunday with a pole-to-flag U.S. Grand Prix drive that kept his title hopes alive and trimmed Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg’s lead to 26 points with three races remain…
